Rep. Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after censure recommendation
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) dropped his re-election bid early Wednesday after the House Ethics Committee recommended his censure over sexual harassment issues.
Why it matters: Pressure has been mounting on Edwards to step aside since the Monday decision from the panel.
- Axios has previously reported that Edwards faced heavy scrutiny for his treatment of young female staffers.
What they're saying: "After much prayer and reflection, I've decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will complete my current term," Edwards wrote in a 3:32 a.m. ET post on X.
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